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'Stones Throw' Lakeside Home - Walk to Marina + Town + Assoc Beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61778 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

New Buffalo, MI
- Place, New Buffalo City Hall14 min walk
- Place, New Buffalo Public Beach17 min walk
- Place, Local2 min drive
- Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
LivingRm/Kids Lounge
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 1/2
Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
'Stones Throw' Lakeside Home - Walk to Marina + Town + Assoc Beach
Over 100 Five ⭐️ Reviews!
Ranch Home located on Water Street - One block (a stones throw to Assoc beach) to beautiful Lake Michigan.
3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6 “Secure WIFI*
Located in Downtown New Buffalo is a THREE bedroom, ONE and HALF bathroom home that has everything you need for a getaway with family or friend's. This home is 3 blocks from Marina Grand Hotel (Joe's coffee, Bentwood Tavern) & Marina (rent boats, jet ski's & enjoy sunset cruises) and 9 block walk to downtown New Buffalo including family friendly restaurants, shops, public beach and much more.
Lakeside House sleeps 6 comfortably;
• Bedroom #1 features 2 TWIN bed, nightstand, blackout curtains and closet
• Bedroom #2 features a QUEEN pillow top bed, 2 nightstands, blackout curtains and closet
• Bedroom #3 features a KING bed with pillow top, blackout curtains, closet and dresser
• Sleeper sofa - Queen mattress in living room (kid's lounge)
• Ping Pong table, cornhole, bikes in garage
Floor Plan
• Kitchen is stocked with all the basic necessities to dine in
• Eat In Kitchen + Dining table provides seating for 6 + 2 counter stools at kitchen island
• Main Room has L shaped sofa, chair + ottoman, gas fireplace and LIMITED basic cable TV. This room also features sliding glass door going out to the Sunroom. The main room is also open to kitchen area for a great entertainment space.
• Sunroom has sofas for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors bug free. Dining table for 4 to eat or play games while enjoying the outdoors
• 2nd living room (kids lounge) has several sofas to relax with basic cable TV, ROKU and board games - just off main entrance
• Linen closet has ample towels
• Main bathroom provides bathtub with shower, single sink basin and toilet
• 1/2 bathroom is located in the laundry room with a single sink basin and toilet
Outdoors features a coveted large grassy backyard:
• Fire-pit area with benches for late night fire's and smore's (wood to burn on-site)
• Spare fridge in garage for extra beverages
• Gas Grill
• 3 adult beach bikes, 2 kids bikes
• Small association beach is a block and half away - nice to watch sunsets, snorkel or skip rocks. *the weather this winter has been tough on the beaches- we won’t know what the association beach looks like until summer is here*
• Schulz Park is located across the street - has swing sets, mini library, charcoal grills and picnic tables (benches turn into tables) LIMIT is 6 people on property!
Cleaning Fee is $150
Chicago Visitors: Amtrak station is also only 8 blocks away - short 75 minute commute from Chicago.
More properties if this is booked - VRBO #1989162 and #590003
NO MORE THAN 3 CARS ON PROPERTY - NO STREET PARKING JUST DRIVEWAY City ordinance is strict on parking and enforced with tickets and towing.
NO THIRD PARTY RESERVATIONS - ie parents booking for their underaged kids. Reservation will be canceled and no refund given. NO DOGS - service, well behaved or older animals. We have a family member severely allergic to dogs. Reservation will be canceled and no refund given. *City Ordinance requires booking party info - names and ages of all guest or reservation will be cancelled with no refund.
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- Contactless Check IN & OUT
- No back to back reservations
- Additional $50 Biohazard Cleaning Fee May Be Charged if not Cleaned Up/Disposed of Properly
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Ranch Home located on Water Street - One block (a stones throw to Assoc beach) to beautiful Lake Michigan.
3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6 “Secure WIFI*
Located in Downtown New Buffalo is a THREE bedroom, ONE and HALF bathroom home that has everything you need for a getaway with family or friend's. This home is 3 blocks from Marina Grand Hotel (Joe's coffee, Bentwood Tavern) & Marina (rent boats, jet ski's & enjoy sunset cruises) and 9 block walk to downtown New Buffalo including family friendly restaurants, shops, public beach and much more.
Lakeside House sleeps 6 comfortably;
• Bedroom #1 features 2 TWIN bed, nightstand, blackout curtains and closet
• Bedroom #2 features a QUEEN pillow top bed, 2 nightstands, blackout curtains and closet
• Bedroom #3 features a KING bed with pillow top, blackout curtains, closet and dresser
• Sleeper sofa - Queen mattress in living room (kid's lounge)
• Ping Pong table, cornhole, bikes in garage
Floor Plan
• Kitchen is stocked with all the basic necessities to dine in
• Eat In Kitchen + Dining table provides seating for 6 + 2 counter stools at kitchen island
• Main Room has L shaped sofa, chair + ottoman, gas fireplace and LIMITED basic cable TV. This room also features sliding glass door going out to the Sunroom. The main room is also open to kitchen area for a great entertainment space.
• Sunroom has sofas for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors bug free. Dining table for 4 to eat or play games while enjoying the outdoors
• 2nd living room (kids lounge) has several sofas to relax with basic cable TV, ROKU and board games - just off main entrance
• Linen closet has ample towels
• Main bathroom provides bathtub with shower, single sink basin and toilet
• 1/2 bathroom is located in the laundry room with a single sink basin and toilet
Outdoors features a coveted large grassy backyard:
• Fire-pit area with benches for late night fire's and smore's (wood to burn on-site)
• Spare fridge in garage for extra beverages
• Gas Grill
• 3 adult beach bikes, 2 kids bikes
• Small association beach is a block and half away - nice to watch sunsets, snorkel or skip rocks. *the weather this winter has been tough on the beaches- we won’t know what the association beach looks like until summer is here*
• Schulz Park is located across the street - has swing sets, mini library, charcoal grills and picnic tables (benches turn into tables) LIMIT is 6 people on property!
Cleaning Fee is $150
Chicago Visitors: Amtrak station is also only 8 blocks away - short 75 minute commute from Chicago.
More properties if this is booked - VRBO #1989162 and #590003
NO MORE THAN 3 CARS ON PROPERTY - NO STREET PARKING JUST DRIVEWAY City ordinance is strict on parking and enforced with tickets and towing.
NO THIRD PARTY RESERVATIONS - ie parents booking for their underaged kids. Reservation will be canceled and no refund given. NO DOGS - service, well behaved or older animals. We have a family member severely allergic to dogs. Reservation will be canceled and no refund given. *City Ordinance requires booking party info - names and ages of all guest or reservation will be cancelled with no refund.
————————————————————————————
- Contactless Check IN & OUT
- No back to back reservations
- Additional $50 Biohazard Cleaning Fee May Be Charged if not Cleaned Up/Disposed of Properly
——————————————————————
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Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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About the area
New Buffalo
Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

New Buffalo, MI
What's nearby
- New Buffalo Marina Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- New Buffalo City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- New Buffalo Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Local - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- New Buffalo Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 11 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Four Winds Sports Bar - 11 min drive
- Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 13 min drive
- The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 17 min walk
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Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Property conditions & facilities
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Communication
9.8/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
19 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tanya B.
6 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tanya B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie G.
7 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Polly A.
21 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Polly A.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suresh
25 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suresh
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Lauren B.
24 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lauren B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Amy N.
22 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy N.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Joshua B.
8 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting family
Joshua B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Terri K.
20 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our favorite places
Terri K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey V.
27 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Lindsey V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Jacie K.
12 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend
Jacie K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
12 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
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10/10 Excellent
Kyley G.
12 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kyley G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Stuart O.
13 Dec, 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Victoria L.
8 Nov, 2018
Great place to stay for the weekend
Victoria L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent
James R.
5 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Buffalo fun!
James R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Lauren C.
2 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Lauren C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
7 Aug, 2018
Great location, great house - everything you need.
Michelle B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent
randy m.
20 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New buffalo cozy home
randy m.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
William O.
13 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Space!
William O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Christine C.
24 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Buffalo
Christine C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Connie F.
12 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Buffalo Retreat
Connie F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa R.
3 Jun, 2019
Great stay close to downtown and Four Winds Casino
Alyssa R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Pawel B.
4 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families with young kids
Pawel B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sheilah O'Shea
Investor in Chicago & surrounding areas for the past 10+ years. I choose classic all American places that I personally stay and enjoy with family and friends!
Why they chose this property
How can you resist unsalted Lake Michigan! Enjoy Lake Michigan breeze - 1 block off Lake Michigan, larger lot to entertain outdoors but close enough to town to walk, bike or drive.
What makes this property unique
Great home with nice floor plan for larger family or group of friends. Backyard has ample space for socializing and activities for all ages. Large bright sunroom with plenty of privacy.
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